Episode 26

On National Pride and the Bittersweet Paradox

Published on: 9th July, 2021

Brandon embarks on a third solo episode to reflect on the passing of U.S. Independence Day and explore the role of bittersweet moments in our daily lives. These reflections lead to various lines of inquiry including:

- reevaluating pride of all forms

- what the US represents at this point in it's history

- why immigrants have a different relationship to their country

- why we reliably choose sweet despite the inevitability bitter

- what to do in the face of the infinite abyss of "sweetness"

- is reframing actually useful in the long term?

- does Zen Buddhism offer a true alternative?

and many more!

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Impostors Anonymous
For the impostor in all of us.
Impostors Anonymous is an exploration of where conversation leads when we attempt to leave our identities at the door. This project aims to limit the audience's ability to be misguided by preconceived notions and labels, allowing for a focus on direct experience and the character of content. While any topic is on the table from any perspective, common themes will include consciousness, mitigating human suffering, and the unraveling of our group and internal identities.